Campus Connect YourNextLeap - Modern College, Pune (B.Sc.)

Campus Connect 2011-12 Program

What is YourNextLeap?

Virtual Career Counselor to help students make informed Career and

College Decisions

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Where do we come from?Some of the top talent in Data Analysis,

Behavioral Science and Internet Technologies.

Stanford University University of Southern California BITS, Pilani

PICT, PuneCOEP, Pune National Institute of Designwww.Blog.YourNextLeap.co

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What is our mission?To impact the way millions of students

make their Career Decisions.


Should I go for higher

studies or a Job?

Hmmm…. If my friend is

applying here, then so

should I!

ABC is offering the

highest package. I

must apply!

Hmmm… BPOs look

very interesting

Core Job or Management Jobs???


Agenda

• Choosing the Right Career• Securing a Job• Aptitude Test• Resume Writing• Group Discussions• Personal Interview• Telephonic Interview

• Finding a Job• Brand You


Choosing the right Career

• Interest• Personality• Aptitude• Growth Prospects• Work environment


Securing a Job

• Aptitude Test• Resume Writing• Group Discussions• Personal Interviews• Telephonic Interviews


Aptitude

• Format of Aptitude Tests• Verbal Ability• Quantitative and Analytical Ability• Technical/ Core Subjects

• Tips


Popular Aptitude Questions

• The number of bacteria in a test-tube double every 3mins. If at the end of 1hr, there were ‘N’ bacteria, then at what time were there exactly ‘N/4’ bacteria?



• The number of bacteria in a test-tube double every 3mins. If at the end of 1hr, there were ‘N’ bacteria, then at what time were there exactly ‘N/4’ bacteria?

Answer: Let time when the bacteria were exactly N/4 = x Time taken for bacteria to be N = 1hour = 60 mins

Every 3 mins the bacteria double (Given)So Time taken for N/4 to double twice to become N = x+2(3)=x+6

Now time taken for bacteria to be N = 60 mins = x+6

Hence the answer is x = 60-6 = 54mins



• “To wash one’s hands off” – which of the following means the same as the given phrase:• To wash one’s hands cleanly• To put one’s firm in trouble• To rescue friends out of trouble• To disclaim responsibility



• In chess tournaments ‘A’ and ‘B’, 16 and 20 players participated respectively. If 12 of them participated in both ‘A’ and ‘B’, and if each player has played at least one tournament, then what is the total number of players?


Addition Theorem(A union B) = A + B – (A intersection B)

= 16+20-12 = 24


• In a meeting, each member shook hands with all the other members. In total, there were 1176 shake-hands. Find out the number of members in the meeting • 48• 49• 58• 59


Answer:Number of Handshakes = (N-1)+(N-2)…. +3+2+1Summation of 1 to N-1 = N(N-1)/2N(N-1) / 2 = 1176N(N-1) = 2352Hence N = 49

Tips

• Stress on Weaker Areas• Do not be overconfident about your strengths• Practice each section exhaustively• Equal time distribution• Each and every section is important• Skip questions taking too much time


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Resume Writing

• Defining Career Objectives• Understanding your Core Competence• Tips


Career Objectives

• Simple and Original• Not more than 2 lines• Fit in your Career Map• Pitch and position yourself• Keenness to learn

To apply my qualification in learning more about Object Oriented Programming in a reputed Company.

To work cohesively in a team and proving my expertise in Programming to achieve corporate goals.


Core Competence

• Differentiate• Specific – support by evidence• Abstract – support by example• Positioning skills to accomplish JD• Be realistic – conduct a SWOT


Tips

• Formatting• Length• Chronological Order• Avoid big empty words• Skip irrelevant details• Preferable to miss the undertaking• Keep it professional• Proof Read – eliminate errors


Group Discussions - Types

1. Abstract: Creative thinking, perspective, logical reasoningEg: ‘Pink Pyjamas fluttering on Red Fort’, ‘Blue in my

blood’

2. Controversial: Leadership, temper, open-mindednessEg: ‘Live-in relationships’, ‘Banning smoking in

movies’

3. Solution Finding: Team-building, analytical skills, knowledgeEg: ‘Measures to reduce inflation’, ‘Automation of Joshi Vadewale’


Group Discussions – Tips

• Use a pen and a paper• Try and start a GD• Don’t raise your voice• Avoid gestures, vernacular languages• Avoid empty words• Body Language• Be a part of the Group• Hit and leave strategy


‘CENSORING FACEBOOK’ – Justified or Not?


Personal Interview – Tips

• Memorize your Resume • Pre-Interview Research• Speech• Guiding the course of the interview


Personal Interview – Attire

• Clean and ironed clothes• Men• Appearance• Colors• Style• Women• Clothes• Footwear• Manageable Hair


Personal Interview – Popular Questions

• Tell me something about yourself.• What are your expectations out of this job?• What are your strengths and weaknesses?


Personal Interview – Answers to Popular Questions

• About Yourself: • Avoid repeating Resume• Relevant but unique• Short but Impressive

• Expectations out of the Job:• In-line with Career Objectives• Eagerness to learn and grow• Follow up with a question

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Telephonic Interview - Tips

• Greet warmly• Don’t fumble• Keep it short and simple• Ensure there is no clutter• Slow and steady wins the race• Talk with a smiling face – it shows in your voice


Finding Jobs

• Internet Technologies• Professional Networks• Friends• Alumni


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99020 99020For Latest Fresher Jobs and Job Tips

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Online Identity

• Social Networking Sites• Blogs• Importance• Tips


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Education

Campus Connect YourNextLeap - Modern College, Pune (B.Sc.)